I get caught up in the buying of a newer "one or two year old bow" about every other year. I guess it's the same as rifles. Do I need to do so? No. I just like doing so. The major reason to upgrade to one of the newer bows, if you choose to do so, is because of the weight. It's amazing what difference one pound makes when hiking through the mountains (sitting on the couch for Big Stick) all day long.
